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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA5118B F/A-18F “Advanced Super Hornet” 168492, US Navy, 2013 with center-line weapons pod three fuel tanks and a full weapons load

Professionally painted.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.

Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.

With under wing weapons Canopy can be displayed open or closed.

Pilot figure included.

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.

18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.

On August 5, 2013 the F/A-18F Advanced Super Hornet prototype (BuNo 168492) completed its maiden flight. Produced by Boeing and Northrop Grumman the ASH received engines increasing performance from 22,000 pounds to 26,400 pounds of thrust per engine. Conformal fuel tanks were added to carry 3,500 pounds of fuel. There is provision for an Enclosed Weapons Pod (EWP) carrying 2,500 pounds of weapons internally and the cockpit is updated. The aircraft was given a special paint to reduce radar cross-section making it more stealthy and capable of performing well into the 2030s.

Specifications for the EA-18G Growler Role - carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft Crew - 2 X Pilot and WSO Dimensions Length - 60.2 ft (18.3 m) Height - 16 ft (4.9 m) Wingspan - 44.9 ft (13.7 m)

Weight Empty - 33.094 lb (15,011 kg) Maximum Takeoff - 66,000 lb (29,964 kg) Recovery - 48,000 lb (21,772 kg)

Performance Powerplants - 2 X General electric F414-GE400 Turbofans Thrust Dry - 14,000 lbf (62.kN) per engine With afterburners - 22,000 lbf (97.9 kN) per engine Internal fuel - 13,940 lb (6,323 kg) External fuel - 3 X 480 gal tanks (9,774 lb) (4,420 kg) Maximum Speed - Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph, 1,900 kph) @ 40,000 ft (12,190 m) Range - 1,275 nmi (2,346 km) Ferry Range - 1,800 nmi (2,070 km) Service Ceiling - 50,000 ft (15,000 m)

Armament Hardpoints - 9 X 6 under wings, 3 X under fuselage Capable of carrying - 17,750 lb (8,050 kg) external fuel and ordnance 6 under wing hardpoints capable of carrying a combination of Fuel tanks AN/ALQ-99 Jamming Pods as well as other numerous pods and sensors AGM-88 HARM missiles AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles Wingtip pods - AN/ALQ-218 detection pods